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Refuge des Estagnous - castillonais walks
Mont Valier from Pla de la Lau
Visorando Member 
10.87 mi
+6,191 ft
-6,191 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Les Bordes-sur-Lez (Ariège)
This demanding hike takes you to the "Seigneur du Couserans".
The Mont Valier circular loop via the Col de Pécouch
Visorando Member 
11.82 mi
+7,064 ft
-7,067 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Les Bordes-sur-Lez (Ariège)
An alternative to climbing Mont Valier, passing through the adjacent valley and the Col de Pécouch, offering a change of scenery and magnificent landscapes. This variant adds 1h30 to the return journey compared to the outward route and an additional 250 m of elevation gain. This alternative is also less frequented than the main route.
Walks near Refuge des Estagnous - castillonais
The Anglade car park from the Eylie stopover lodge via the Col des Cos
Visorando Member 
7.41 mi
+2,267 ft
-2,858 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sentein (Ariège)
Third and final stage of the short Tour du Biros.The return route follows a very interesting and well-marked path, passing through Col des Cos.A lovely hut with a new roof, open to the public, is available at this pass as a new hut has been refurbished for the shepherd(s). There is also a water source at this spot.A very beautiful descent until you reach the GRP® Tour du Biros.Pass by the lovely Passerelle des Pichès footbridge.You pass through the hamlets of La Peyre and Frechendech before arriving at the car park.This stage is only possible when there is no snow, from late May until the mountain huts close or the first snowfall begins.
The Étang d'Araing Refuge as seen from the Anglade car park
Visorando Member 
6.20 mi
+4,065 ft
-305 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Sentein (Ariège)
First stage of the Petit Tour du Biros.From the Anglade car park, a steady climb along theGRP®® Tour du Biros to the Passerelle des Pichès, then a detour via the Chapel and the Cabane Forestière de l'Isard.Then, after returning to theGRP®®, you arrive at the Cabane d'Illau.This is followed by a steep climb up to just below the Étang d’Araing dam and finally the arrival at the Refuge Jacques Husson de l’Étang d’Araing.This stage is only feasible when there is no snow, from late May until the huts close or the first snowfall begins.
The Eylie stopover lodge from the Étang d'Araing refuge
Visorando Member 
6.16 mi
+1,824 ft
-5,000 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sentein (Ariège)
Second day of the Petit Tour de Biros.From the refuge, head due east along theGR®®10to the junction at the foot of the dam (passed the previous day).Continue uphill along theGR®®10. Reach a fork at the Col de la Serre d’Araing.Head left for a round trip to the Pic de l'Har. A stunning 360° view.Then descend via theGR®®10to the Mines de Bentaillou.Head north and follow theGRP®® to the Col de la Catauère (Plateau de Rouge).Then head down theGR®®10to Eylie.This stage is only feasible when there is no snow, from late May until the mountain huts close or the first snowfall begins.
From the car park to the start of the 7 lakes route
Visorando Member 3.22 mi
+955 ft
-223 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Naut Aran (Lleida)
No particular difficulty and a beautiful hike.
There is a taxi service that will take you from our departure point to our arrival point for €5 per person.
It is not possible to drive your car to the arrival point for the start of the lake hike.